Fourth Ward NewsLocal news for Fourth Ward (Charlotte, NC) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ninth Street Park: Families have a new place to play in 4th Ward- February 24, 2008 "The neighborhood put some sweat equity into this. Park and Rec put some sweat equity into this. Center City put some sweat equity into this. It's a win-win all the way around." The Ninth Street Park opened recently in response to a growing number of families in Charlotte's Fourth Ward.'Every step has been so much fun because the whole community has been engaged,' said Cameron Holtz, who lives in Fourth Ward and has three children.'It's just been a neat project for the neighborhood. I know...http://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-fourth-ward/2008/02/ninth-street-park-families-have... Wilmore residents oppose remodeling- February 3, 2008 "To say we absolutely don't want it is incorrect" Some Wilmore residents say they're concerned the redevelopment of a building in the heart of their neighborhood could hurt efforts to preserve its history.A developer wants to renovate the existing 1,100-square-foot building at 1551 S. Mint St., adding two stories and a modern design. The bottom floor would be a restaurant with outdoor seating. The upper levels would be used for small offices or a residence.The Wilmore neighborhood is near...http://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-fourth-ward/2008/02/wilmore-residents-oppose-remode... |